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JOB DESCRIPTION
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on
Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).
PROCEDURES AND ELIGIBILITY
Interested staff members should consult the Administrative Instruction on
Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS,
UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you
may also contact the HR Unit.
In line with the RALS, the below category of candidates are eligible to apply
for internally/externally advertised vacancies.
Group 1 candidates Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an
indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for
application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the
position or one grade below or above.
Group 2 candidates Group 2 comprises candidates from the below categories
after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the
country of the vacancy.
I. Currently employed locally recruited UNHCR staff members holding a
Temporary Appointment;
II. Former locally recruited UNHCR staff members who held an indefinite or
fixed-term appointment (within 2 years of separation for males and 5 years for
females);
III. National United Nations Volunteers currently working for UNHCR;
IV. National UNOPS and individual contractors currently working for UNHCR;
V. Current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment
applying to a position in the same category two grades above the staff
member¿s personal grade;
VI. Current UNHCR staff members in the International Professional category
holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment applying to a GS post;
VII. Current UNHCR staff members in the NPO category holding an indefinite or
fixed-term appointment applying to a GS post;
VIII. Current locally recruited female staff members from other UN system
Organizations holding the equivalent of an indefinite or fixed-term
appointment.
External candidates External candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1
or Group 2. They must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position
and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility
requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative
prerequisites in the country.
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Finance Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Finance Associate is normally supervised by a more senior finance
colleague who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice
and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy
papers on financial issues.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he
keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with
bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent may supervise some
support staff.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected
in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in
line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN
Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as
well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are
required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the
core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s
core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
– Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile
expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day
transactions and reports.
– Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy
by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of
all relevant data.
– Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for
budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
– Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of
allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters,
calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services.
– Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day
information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and
regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
– Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and
projections as required.
– Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional
information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
– Verify that the financial transactions are correct and in accordance with
UNHCR rules and procedures.
– Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant
work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
Accounting, Business Administration, Finance
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk> are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).
Desirable
Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications.
Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the
functions of the position.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
FI-PeopleSoft Financial Management
UN-UN/UNHCR Financial Rules and Regulations and Procedures
IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk> are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs Knowledge of English
and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs Knowledge of English and UN working language
of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of
the duty station if not English.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and
grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or
desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position.
Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description
and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of
candidates.
POSITION COMPETENCIES
Competencies as defined in Job Profile
Core Competencies
– Accountability
– Communication
– Organizational Awareness
– Teamwork & Collaboration
– Commitment to Continuous Learning
– Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies
– Managing Resources
Cross-Functional Competencies
– Analytical Thinking
– Technological Awareness
– Planning and Organizing
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Remuneration
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on
UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the
International Civil Service Commission at http//icsc.un.org
Submission of Applications
Interested Group 1 and Group 2 candidates need apply through MSRP ¿ Self-
Service ¿ Recruiting Activities ¿ Careers (please search by JO number or by
Location). Please update your personal profiles with all required information
in order to be able to apply. Please consult the attached documents for
further guidance on how to update the personal profile.
Interested external applicants need to apply online and complete the mandatory
motivation letter. For technical issues with logging in to the MSRP External
Portal, or with online applications, please contact the HR Unit well before
the deadline to allow sufficient time for any technical problem to be
resolved. External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and
applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external
UNHCR website. https//www.unhcr.org/careers.html ¿ Careers ¿ Career
opportunities ¿ Other Opportunities ¿ Vacancies ¿ sort by Location or search
by Job Opening number.
Applications will be accepted only via the online portals. Please do not send
application via email.
Not signed, incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be
required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview,
processing or any other fees).
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information
submitted during the application. Applicants must provide complete and
accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants to apply. UNHCR seeks to
ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities.
UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms gender,
disability, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and
national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. All applications
will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
UNHCR has a zero-tolerance policy against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
SEA is unacceptable behavior and prohibited conduct for UNHCR personnel. It
constitutes acts of serious misconduct and is therefore grounds for
disciplinary measures, including dismissal. Any concerns or suspicions about a
possible case of SEA should be reported immediately to the Inspector General¿s
Office (IGO) at inspector@unhcr.org or through the online complain form at
https//www.unhcr.org/php/complaints.php or by confidential fax +41 22 739 73
80.
For any technical problems encountered during the online application, please
send an email to the below email address titled ¿Online VA Query-your name and
surname¿. Human Resources Lilongwe MLWLIHR@UNHCR.ORG
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See below for this postion’s Operational Context
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The Finance Associate will assist with the processing of financial
transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the
office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent may
supervise some support staff.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected
in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in
line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN
Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as
well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are
required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the
core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s
core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for submission of applications is 4th February 2021 midnight
Geneva time.
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